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Diana Hamer-Jackson Obituary

February 16, 1936 ~ November 15, 2019

It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet Mom, Nana and friend Diana Hamer-Jackson. Diagnosed with cancer a year ago, she took on the fight with determination and grace but her little body could no longer battle back. We, as a family, were grateful to spend her last days together holding her, loving her and expressing our gratitude for all she has given us.

Diana Phyllis King was born on February 16, 1936 in North Vancouver. She was the eldest of three children to Newton and Nan King. She was not only a good daughter, but a good student and great athlete as well as being involved in the United Church and singing in the choir from the age of 14 to 21. After graduating from North Van High in 1954, Mom went on to become a dental assistant. After dating her high school sweetheart Maurice Hamer-Jackson (Hamer) for five years they married on October 13, 1956. Soon after their first child, Vicki was born. Within the next 4 ½ years mom would have four more babies Reid, Randy, Lorne and Loni and then after a 2 ½ year break would give birth to her sixth child Calvin. Mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer six months after Calvin was born and although she was told she would most likely succumb to the disease she replied "I can't leave, I have six babies to take care of", and that she did. Throughout the years Mom showed her strength and resilience after suffering from skin cancer and undergoing many procedures as well as surviving two strokes. She always kept her sense of humour and that beautiful smile never wavered through all her setbacks.

Mom devoted herself to our family as well as her parents and large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins as well as keeping close ties with all of her friends. She prided herself in caring for all around her as well as keeping a clean, tidy and (somewhat) orderly house. Mom and Dad encouraged all of us kids to be active and involved in sports and various activities and this too, was a job that mom immersed herself in. She spent most of her life giving back and volunteering for a multitude of organizations including: Kamloops Minor Baseball, Kamloops Minor Hockey, coaching the girls' ball teams, Member of the Eagles Club where she was honoured with 'Mother of the Year', member of the Kamloops Blazers Booster Club as well as being a season ticket holder. Mom also volunteered for Royal Inland Auxiliary, Chartwell Seniors Residence and BC Children's Hospital.

Mom leaves behind her six children Vicki (Wayne), Reid (Lori), Randy (Leandra), Lorne (Fran), Loni (Cliff), and Calvin (Karen). She also had a special bond with each of her twenty-one grandchildren Tina, Dallas (Kevin), Dustin, Karlee, Kale, Ashley, Hayley, Tyrell, Melissa, Kayla, Amanda, Dean (Amanda), Jen (Kyle), Spencer, Brooke, Tanner, Jaclyn, Courtney, Taylor, Jordy and Rylee as well as her great-grandchildren Bailey, Matthew, Reid, Kaylee, Mikayla, Hudson, Weston. Mom was predeceased by the love of her life Hamer, her parents Newton and Nan King, her grandchildren Nikki and Colton and great-granddaughter Daya. As well, many numerous family and friends.

We cannot express enough gratitude to the nurses, doctors and all caregivers on 5-South at Royal Inland Hospital for your outpouring of support for our whole family. A special and much deserved shout out to Dr. Simpson, Dr. Pretorius, Dr. Zerhouni, Dr. Montgomery and those nurses that went above and beyond to care for mom and make space for all of us to be with her throughout her last days.

A Service to celebrate this awesome woman will be held on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street, Kamloops. Refreshments to follow.

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Published by Kamloops This Week on Nov. 21, 2019.

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Brad Hamer-Jackson

December 1, 2019

I have so many great memories as a kid with Aunty Di! My thoughts are with all my cousins. Love all you guys! I was sad to hear about your loss. I think about all of you often.

Debby Barnes

November 28, 2019

I am so sorry to hear this very sad news of the passing of your Beloved Diane!
She was an incredible Beautiful Lady! So loving and unconditional! Never more happy than spending time with her wonderful large family!
I have so many fond memories of get togethers with many of you! Sending you all love and strength at this very difficult time!
Debby Barnes ( Horne)

November 26, 2019

My sincere condolences to Diana's family. May the God of peace and comfort be with the family during this most difficult time.

Teresa Zivkusic

November 25, 2019

Sending our deepest sympathies to all of Diana's family. My parents Peter & Mabel Levesque we're friends of your parents as well as neighbors on Dundas Street. My Dad passed in 2013 and I am certain my Mom if she was able would attend the service for Diana (she has vascular dementia). Once again please accept our deepest sympathies they were a wonderful couple.

November 24, 2019

Brings back many memories of us all when we were verrrry young. Thinking of you all and my condolences. Kindest regards Terry Mason

Vicky Hagan

November 23, 2019

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Loraine and Richard Alder

November 23, 2019

We were so sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Di. Such a lovely lady who made our daughter Christine so welcome when she came to stay with her and Hamer to get some skiing practice in. She also welcomed us when we came to BC to visit Christine when she was working as a ski instructor in Banff and we had a wonderful holiday staying at their beautiful home. I know that she will be deeply missed by all of her wonderful family and friends. RIP Diane.

Jennifer Turcotte-Price

November 23, 2019

Heartfelt Sympathy to you Loni and Cliff , incredible woman and so beautifully described. A life well lived and loved. The loss of your Mom is profound at any age. I truly believe that she will live on in each and everyone one of you. She will always be a heartbeat away. Love to you all. Glen and Jenn

Mario and Patty Pooli

November 22, 2019

Our deepest of sympathy to the whole entire Hamer-jackson family at this very sad time .. Keep those special memories close to your heart and you will for ever remeber her ♥

Monika Abounassar

November 22, 2019

Auntie Di you were a true Angel to anyone lucky enough to know and love you. Memories flood back as far as I can remember from all the weddings, family gatherings and lake time with the clan. You will be missed greatly beautiful lady xoxoxo

November 22, 2019

We are sending our deepest sympathies to all of Diane's family. There was never a more special woman who made everyone she knew feel special and important. She always had tome for everyone. I know I will miss her very much, and will always hold the picture of her beautiful smile in my heart. Love Ron and Wendy Elliott

Michelle Frame

November 22, 2019

So much love and peace wished for you all. I am sorry for your huge loss. So much sadness and grief is in front of you. Your memories will sustain you. Your love for her will keep you bravely moving forward and adjust to your life without her.

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Memorial Events
for Diana Hamer-Jackson

Nov

29

Service

2:00 p.m.

Kamloops United Church

421 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC